Puerto Iguazu Trip Overview
Explore the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio and the Wanda Mines on a day trip from Puerto Iguazu. Learn about the history of Jesuits and native peoples in the region and see many precious stones at the Wanda Mines.
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Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Puerto Iguazu, Litoral, Argentina
Explore the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio and the Wanda Mines on a day trip from Puerto Iguazu. Learn about the history of Jesuits and native peoples in the region and see many precious stones at the Wanda Mines.
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Stop At: Ruinas de San Ignacio, Casa de la Provincia de Misiones Avda. Santa Fe 989, San Ignacio Argentina
Enjoy a guided tour which explores the history of this area. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jesuit mission was built by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 17th century. The ruins were discovered in 1897 and restored between 1940 and 1948. Learn about the construction, life, and customs of the Guarani aborigines and the Jesuit occupiers of the region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wanda Mines, South of the Iguazu Falls, Wanda N3376CGA Argentina
Visit the mines of precious stones in the city of Wanda. The mines are a series of caves where you can enter to see the raw gems within. Discover the miners’ hands-on approach to ensuring that full geodes are kept as whole as possible. See multiple types of precious stones such as amethyst, milky quartz, clear quartz, amongst others.
Duration: 1 hour
